Lexmark Ink Cartridges

7-May-2009

A quick brose through the extensive selection of Lexmark ink cartridges available at britink.co.uk will provide you with two alternatives in most cases. The first of which is the well-known genuine OEM ink cartridges, produced by Lexmark. The second of which are the lesser-known compatible or remanufactured ink cartridges, produced by third party, Jet Tec.

Any keen shopper will immediately note the obvious difference in price, with compatible cartridges being as much as 68% cheaper. However there are other key differences between the two that should come into consideration.

Despite what certain retailers may tell you, genuine OEM cartridges produce a level of print quality that is unrivalled thanks to billions of dollars worth of development in printer technology and inkjet inks. That by no means suggests that compatible cartridges produce poor print quality, in fact they are more than adequate for the majority of users that primarily use their printers for printing off letters, emails, order confirmations etc.

Compatible ink cartridges will produce more physical prints in the majority of cases. OEM ink cartridges are often not filled to their actual capacity, something which compatible ink cartridge manufacturers do, providing you with up to twice as much ink per cartridge.

In conclusion, if you’re looking for the highest print quality available for specialist printing, such as large scale photos then genuine OEM ink cartridges from Lexmark is what you’re looking for. However if you like the majority of printer users are uninterested in producing full colour photographs, and are more concerned by price and cartridge lifespan, then compatible ink cartridges from Jet Tec are for you. Both are available in abundance at Britink.